The Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana (UB), in collaboration with the China International Book Trading Corporation, has celebrated 50 years of diplomatic and cultural exchange between Botswana and China.

The University of Botswana (UB) and the Embassy of Ukraine have formalised a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Ukrainian Centre at UB. Signed on 28th of August 2025, the agreement paves the way for strengthened academic collaboration, enriched cultural exchange, and deeper global engagement.

University of Botswana (UB) has signed a five-year agreement on cultural and academic cooperation with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham of India, marking a new chapter in international partnerships for research, teaching and cultural exchange.

University of Botswana (UB) Acting Vice Chancellor, Mr Dawid Katzke, has reaffirmed UB’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, describing the institution as a vibrant community of different backgrounds, cultures and traditions.

Renowned University of Botswana (UB) academic and motivational speaker, Dr Kgomotso Jongman, has once again captured the spotlight with the launch of his fifth book, “It’s Possible”.

What once seemed like an ambitious dream has today become a proud national reality. When the University of Botswana (UB) Department of Media Studies first applied for a broadcasting licence, few imagined that the institution’s training radio would one day blaze a trail in Botswana’s community broadcasting landscape.

Three University of Botswana (UB) students have earned international acclaim, putting Botswana on the global map after winning a prestigious nuclear science competition hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The University of Botswana (UB) has officially launched the Academic and Support Staff Union (UBASSU) Staff Lounge, a newly rebranded space designed to foster collaboration, relaxation and camaraderie among academic and support staff.

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism is seeking collaboration with the University of Botswana (UB) on the City Tourism pilot initiative which is set to be launch ed on the 4th of September.

The University of Botswana (UB) hosted a Research and Innovation Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on the 20th of August 2025, bringing together representatives from academia, government, industry and the wider community to explore collaborative opportunities and align research initiatives with Botswana’s national development priorities.